Network upgrades to cause brief evening outages 17 and 19 Feb
Brief network outages are expected on the evenings of Tuesday 17 and Thursday 19 February as IT Services completes essential upgrades to the University of Manchester’s data centres.
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Save 10% on your master’s: Manchester Alumni Loyalty Discount
Read more: Save 10% on your master’s: Manchester Alumni Loyalty DiscountThe University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University are offering graduates a joint discount on postgraduate courses. A great opportunity if you’re considering furthering your education and want to stay in Manchester.
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LGBT+ History Month 2026
Read more: LGBT+ History Month 2026February is Lesbian, Gay, Bi and Trans (LGBT+) History Month, and this year’s theme is science and innovation. The month aims to highlight the contributions of LGBT+ people throughout history and today, and to raise awareness of the individuals behind these achievements, including scientists and innovators who are often overlooked. Get involved and celebrate with us!
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Boost Your Academic English skills with the Academic Success Programme
Read more: Boost Your Academic English skills with the Academic Success ProgrammeThe Academic Success Programme offers a range of free workshops and resources designed to help you build confidence and improve your Academic English skills. There are a range of workshops now available in February and March.
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Get involved with Student Volunteering Week!
Read more: Get involved with Student Volunteering Week!Student Volunteering Week runs from Monday 9 to Sunday 15 February 2026, and it’s a chance to celebrate the impact student volunteers make — and to get involved too.
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University-wide network disruption on 11 and 12 February
Read more: University-wide network disruption on 11 and 12 FebruaryIT Services need to perform maintenance work on Wednesday 11 February and Thursday 12 February 2026, resulting in a short disruption to network connectivity at some point between 6.30pm and 9pm on both evenings.
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What’s on in February
Read more: What’s on in FebruaryFebruary in Manchester brings together romantic evenings, cultural celebrations and feel-good activities to get you through the last stretch of winter. Whether you’re looking for something creative, active or just a cosy night out with friends, there’s plenty happening across the city.
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Campus Solutions Student System downtime
Read more: Campus Solutions Student System downtimeIT Services will be performing planned maintenance on the Campus Solutions student system, which means it will be unavailable on the specified dates.
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Calling all final-year students: Win big. Help others. Share your views.
Read more: Calling all final-year students: Win big. Help others. Share your views.Final – year undergraduates spend just a few minutes sharing your experience of Uni and you could win VIP backstage Parklife tickets, flight vouchers or a graduation package.
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Planned rail disruption at Manchester Piccadilly
Read more: Planned rail disruption at Manchester PiccadillyMost services through Manchester Piccadilly will be affected by a planned closure from Saturday 14 February to Sunday 22 February, and again on Saturday 1 March and Sunday 22 March (until 13:00).
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Broaden your degree this semester with a UCIL course unit
Read more: Broaden your degree this semester with a UCIL course unitWith Semester 2 just around the corner, now is a great time to think about how you could add something different to your studies with free course units.
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Leaning into AI and our digital ambition – every University of Manchester student to get full Microsoft 365 Copilot licences and training
Read more: Leaning into AI and our digital ambition – every University of Manchester student to get full Microsoft 365 Copilot licences and trainingThe University of Manchester has entered a partnership with Microsoft to become one of the world’s first universities to provide its 65,000 staff and students with equitable access to the full Microsoft 365 Copilot AI suite, alongside training to support effective use.
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Potential Wi-Fi disruption on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 January
Read more: Potential Wi-Fi disruption on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 JanuaryEssential work is scheduled to take place between 8am on Saturday 24 and 8pm on Sunday 25 January. It is not anticipated that students will experience disruption during this time, but should be aware that this will be an “at risk” period.
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What’s on in January
Read more: What’s on in JanuaryJanuary in Manchester is all about fresh starts and easing back into city life after the festive break. Whether you’re setting new goals, sticking to a budget, or just looking for something fun to do with friends, the city still has plenty to offer.
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There’s still time to enter the 2026 Making a Difference Awards
Read more: There’s still time to enter the 2026 Making a Difference AwardsThe deadline is fast approaching, so make sure you enter or nominate someone for our Making a Difference Awards by 14 January!